2626715 Jeep JK 2008 Wrangler Owners Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION 1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 UN D ERSTAN D ING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5 STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8 MAIN TEN AN CE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


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INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Rollover Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Warnings And Cautions . . . .

Vehicle Identification Number

Vehicle Mod ifications/ Alterati


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INTRODUCTIONThis is a specialized utility vehicle designed for both

on-road and off-road use. It can go places and performtasks for which conventional two-wheel drive enclosed

vehicles were not intended. It handles and maneuvers

differently from many passenger cars both on-road and

off-road, so take time to become familiar with your

vehicle.

Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Owners

Manu al. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls,

particularly th ose used for braking, steering, transmis-sion, and transfer case shifting. Learn how your vehicle

hand les on different road surfaces. Your driving skills

will improve with experience. When driving off-road or

working the vehicle, dont overload the vehicle or expect

the vehicle to overcome the natural laws of physics.

Always observe federal, state, provincial and local laws

wherever you drive.

As w ith other vehicles of this type

vehicle correctly may result in

accident. Be su re to read On-RTips in this manual.

This manual has been prepared

service and engineering specialis

the operation and maintenance of

supp lemented by a Warranty In

various customer oriented d ocum

read these publications carefully

tions and recommendations in assure safe and enjoyable operati

NO TE: After you read the man

in the vehicle f or convenient refe

the vehicle when sold so that t

aware of all safety warnings.

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When it comes to service, remem ber that you r au thorized

dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained

technicians and genuine Mopar parts, and is interestedin your satisfaction.

ROLLOVER WARNINGUtility vehicles h ave a significantly higher roll over rate

than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher

ground clearance, higher center of gravity, and narrower

track than m any p assenger cars. It is capable of perform-

ing better in a wide variety of off-road applications.

Driven in an un safe m anner, all vehicles can be caused to

go ou t of control. Because of the higher center of gravity

and the narrower track, if this vehicle is out of control it

may roll over w hen some other vehicles m ay not.

Operating this vehicle at excessive speeds or while

intoxicated may result in loss of control, collision with

other veh icles or objects, going off the road , or overtu rn-

ing, any of which may lead to serious injury or death.

Also, failure to use standard s

driver and passengers to a greate

out of an open-body vehicle thanin an accident which can result i

Although your vehicle m ay be eq

or op tional hard top to give th

from the weather, these tops d

protection in the event of an acci

the op en-body characteristic of th

your vehicle has a sport bar and s

protection, it is a truly open vehicintegrated top and it has low sid

shield. Man y of th ese vehicles do

hard doors.

Do not attempt sharp turns or abr

unsafe driving actions that can

control. Failure to operate this ve

in an accident, roll over of the ve


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or death. Because of its open-body construction, your

vehicle offers less protection than closed vehicles in the

event of an accident.

Failure to us e driver and p assen

is a major cause of severe or fatal

government notes that the univerbelts could cut the highway death

each year, and could reduce d

million ann ually. In a roll over cra

is significantly more likely to die

a seal belt. Always buckle up.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUALConsult the table of contents to d

contains the information you des

The detailed ind ex, at the rear of

complete listing of all subjects.

Consult the following table for

symbols that may be used on you

this owner manual:

Rollover Warning Label

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONSThis manu al contains WARNINGS against operating

procedures, which could result in an accident or bodilyinjury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures,

which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do

not read this entire manual, you may miss important

information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERThe vehicle identification number (VIN) is found on a

stamped plate located on the left front corner of the

instrument panel p ad, visible from outside of vehiclethrough windshield. This number also appears on the

Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a

wind ow on you r vehicle. Save this label for a convenient

record of your vehicle identification number and optional

equipment.

NOTE: It is illegal to remove the VIN plate.

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/AL

WARNING

Any mod ifications o r alteration

seriously affect its roadworth

may lead to an accident resultin

death.

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR

CONTENTS

A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Steering Wheel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel . . . . . . .13

To Release The Steering Wheel Lock . . . . . . . . .14

Sentry Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Customer Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

General Information . . . . .

Security Alarm System If Eq

To Set The Alarm . . . . . . .

To Disarm The System . . . .

Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . .

Remote Keyless Entry If Eq

To Unlock The Doors And S

To Lock The Doors And Swi

Using The Panic Alarm . . .


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To Turn Off Flash Lights With Lock . . . . . . . .21

Programming Additional Transmitters . . . . . . . .21

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Remote Starting System If Equipped . . . . . . . .24

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Front Door Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Rear Door Removal (4 Door Models) . . . . . . . .27

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Manual Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Power Door Locks If Equipped . . . . . . . . . .30

Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit . . . . . . . . . . .31

Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Power Windows If Equip

Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . .

Rear Swing Gate . . . . . . . . .

Occup ant Restraints . . . . . . .

Lap/ Shoulder Belts . . . . . .

Rear Center Lap/ Shoulder B

Lock-Out (4 Door Models O

Adjustable Upper Shoulder B

Seat Belt Pretensioners . . . .

Enhanced Seat Belt Use Rem

(BeltAlert) . . . . . . . . . . . .

Seat Belts And Pregnant Wo

Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . .

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Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental

Restraint Systems (SRS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Engine Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . .71

Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . .

Safety Checks You Should M

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safety Checks You Should M

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYSThe keys for your new vehicle are enclosed in a plastic

bag with th e key code nu mber on it. If you received y ourkeys without the bag, ask your dealer to give you the

number. The key code can also be obtained by the dealer

from your vehicle invoice.

Ignition Key Removal

Manual Transmission

Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position, push the

key and cylinder inward, rotate the key to the LOCK

position, and remove the key.

Automatic Transmission If Equipped

Place the shift lever in P (Park). Turn the ignition switch

to the ACC position, pu sh the key and cylinder inward,

rotate the key to the LOCK position, and remove the key.

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WARNING!

Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is danger-ous for a number of reasons. A child or others could

be injured. Children should be warned not to touch

the parking brake, brake pedal, or the gear selector

lever. Do not leave the keys in the ignition. A child

could operate power windows, other controls, or

move the vehicle.

CAUTION!

An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves.

Always remove the key from the ignition, and lock

all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.

Key-In-Ignition ReminderOpening th e drivers door w hen th

sounds a signal to remind you to

STEERING WHEEL LOCKYour vehicle is equipped with a

lock. This lock prevents steering

ignition key. If the steering wh eel

either direction and the key is n

steering wh eel will lock.

To Manually Lock the SteerinWith the engine running, rotate revolution from straight ahead

engine and remove the key. Rot

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To Release the Steering Wheel LockInsert the key in the ignition and turn the wheel slightly

to the right or left to disengage the lock.

NOTE: If you turned the wheel to the right to engage

the lock, you must turn the wheel slightly to the right to

disengage it. If you tu rned the w heel to the left to engage

the lock, turn the wheel slightly to the left to disengage it.

SENTRY KEYThe Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unautho-

rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. Thesystem does not need to be armed or activated. Operation

is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked

or unlocked.

The system uses ignition keys, which have an embedded

electronic chip (transponder), to prevent unau thorized

vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are pro-

grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate

the vehicle. The system will shut t

seconds if someone uses an in

engine.

NOTE: A key, which has not be

considered an invalid key even

ignition switch lock cylinder for

During normal operation, after t

switch, the Vehicle Security Ala

turn on for three (3) second s for a

remains on after the bulb check, i

a problem with the electronics. I

begins to flash after the bulb c

someone u sed an invalid key to st

these conditions will result in th

after two (2) seconds.

If the Vehicle Security Alarm In

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longer than 10 seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in

the electronics. Should this occur, have the vehicle ser-

viced as soon as possible.

NOTE:

The Sentry Key Immobilizer System is not compatible

with some after-market remote starting systems. Use

of these systems may result in vehicle starting prob-

lems and loss of security protection.

Exxon/ Mobil Speed Pass, ad ditional Sentry Keys, or

any other transponder-equipped components on the

same key chain w ill no t cause a key-related (transpon-

der) fault unless the add itional part is physically held

against the ignition key being used when starting the

vehicle. Cell phones, pagers, or other RF electronics

will not cause interference with this system.

All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have

been programmed to the vehicle electronics.

Replacement Keys

NOTE: Only keys that are prog

electronics can be used to start a

Once a Sentry Key is programme

be programmed to any other veh

CAUTION

Always remove Sentry Keys f

lock all doors when leaving the

At the time of pu rchase, the orig

with a four-digit PIN number. Ke

location. This nu mber is required

of keys. Dup lication of keys ma



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authorized dealer or by using the Customer Key Pro-

gramming procedu re. This procedure consists of pro-

gramm ing a blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blankkey is one, which has never been programmed.

NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer

System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to the

dealer.

Customer Key ProgrammingIf you have two valid sentry keys, you can program new

sentry keys to the system by performing the following

procedure:

1. Cut the ad ditional Sentry Key Transpon der blank(s) to

match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code.

2. Insert the first valid k ey into the ignition sw itch. Turn

the ignition switch to the ON position for at least 3

seconds, but no longer than 15-s

ignition switch to the LOCK p

first key.

3. Insert the second valid key in

Turn the ignition switch to the O

seconds. After ten seconds, a

addition, the Vehicle Security Ala

begin to flash. Turn the ignition

position and remove the second k

4. Insert a blank Sentry Key into t

the ignition switch to the ON

seconds. After 10 seconds, a sing

addition, the Vehicle Security Ala

stop flashing. To ind icate that pro

the indicator light will turn on a

then turn off.



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The new Sentry Key is programmed. The Keyless Entry

Transmitter will also be programmed during this pro-

cedure.Repeat this procedure to program up to 8 keys. If you do

not have a programmed sentry key, contact your dealer

for details.

NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your dealer to

have all r em aining keys erased fr om t he s ys tem s

memory. This will prevent the lost key from starting your

vehicle. The r em aining keys m us t t hen be r epr o-

gramm ed. All vehicle keys must be taken to the d ealer at

the time of service to be reprogrammed.

General InformationThe Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15

and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is

subject to the following conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference.

This device must accept any in

received, including interference

ired operation.

SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM This system monitors the vehicle

ignition for unauthorized operat

activated, the system provides b

signals. The horn, h eadlights, and

flash repeatedly for three minute

present (dr ivers d oor, passenger

tion) after three minutes, the hewill flash for an additional 15 mi

NOTE: The Panic and Secu

different. Please take a moment

and the Security m odes to hea

horn. In case one should go off

need to know which mode has be

deactivate it.



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To Set the AlarmThe alarm will set wh en you use the remote keyless entry

transmitter to lock the doors and swing gate or wh en youuse the power door lock switch while the door is open.

After all the doors are locked and closed, the Sentry

Key/ Security Alarm Indicator Light (located in the

instrument cluster) will flash rapidly for about 16 sec-

onds to signal that the system is arming. During this 16

second arming period, opening any door or the swing

gate will cancel the arming. If the system successfully

arms, the Sentry Key/ Security Alarm Indicator Light

will flash at a slower rate to indicate the alarm is set.

To Disarm the SystemTo disarm the system, you will need to press the Un-

lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter or

turn the ignition key to the RUN position. If something

has triggered the system in your absence, the horn will

sound three times when you unlock the doors. Check the

vehicle for tampering.

The Security Alarm System is de

vehicle; how ever, you can create

system will arm unexpectedly. vehicle and lock the doors with th

system is armed (after 16 secon

door handle to exit the alarm wi

press the Unlock button on th

transmitter to d isarm the system

tally disarm the system by unloc

with th e key and then locking it.

but the Security Alarm will not a

ILLUMINATED ENTRYThe interior lights will come on w

The lights will remain on after all

and then fade to off or they will i

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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY IF EQUIPPED

This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and

swing gate or activate the panic alarm from distances a

maximum of 66 feet (20 meters) using a hand held radio

transmitter. The transmitter need not be pointed at the

vehicle to activate the system.

NOTE: The line of transmissio

with metal objects.

To Unlock the Doors and SwiPress and release the Unlock

once to unlock only the drivers d

all the doors and swing gate. Wh

is pressed, the illuminated entry

parking lights will flash on twice

The system can be programmed

up on the first Unlock button p r

ing procedure:

1. Press and hold the Lock bu

key fob.

2. Continue to hold th e Lock bu

but n ot longer than 10 seconds, t

Unlock button.

3. Release both buttons at the sam

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4. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, by

pressing the Lock/ Unlock button on the keyfob.

NOTE: Pressing the Lock button on the keyfob whileyou are inside the vehicle will activate the Security

Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated

will cause the a larm to soun d. Press the Unlock button

to deactivate the Security Alarm.

5. If the desired programming was not achieved or to

reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.

To Lock the Doors and Swing GatePress and release the Lock bu tton on the transm itter tolock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash and the

horn will chirp once to acknowledge the lock signal. If

desir ed, t he Sound H or n O n Lock feat ure can be

turned on or off by performing the following steps:

1. Press the Lock button for 4 to 10 seconds.

2. While the Lock button is pre

press the PANIC button. Release

The Sound Horn On Lock featurepeating this procedure.

Using The Panic AlarmTo turn the panic alarm feature

hold th e PANIC button on the tra

second and release. When the p

headlights and park lights will fla

on and off and the interior lights

The panic alarm will stay on for

turn it off by pressing the PANIC

if the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 k

NOTE: When you turn off the p

the PANIC button a second tim

closer to the vehicle due to the ra

the system.



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To Turn Off Flash Lights With Lock

NOTE: The Flash Lights With Lock feature can be

turned on or off by performing the following steps:

1. Press the Unlock button for 4 to 10 seconds.

2. While the Unlock button is pressed, (after 4 seconds)

press the Lock button. Release both buttons.

3. Test the flash lamp s with LOCK feature w hile outside

of the vehicle, by pressing the Lock button on the key

fob with the ignition in the LOCK position, and the key

removed.

NOTE: Pressing the Lock button on the key fob, while

you are in the vehicle, will activate the Security Alarm.

Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated will

cause the alarm to sound. Press the Unlock button to

deactivate the Security Alarm.

The Flash Lights On Lock/ Unlock feature can be

Programming Additional TranVehicles will be shipped from th

two key fob transmitters progrvehicle. A total of eight fobs can b

vehicle. Additional fobs can be

vehicle through the use of a curr

NOTE: When entering program

other programmed fobs will be er

to reprogram them for your vehic

Use the Following procedure to p

fobs if the vehicle is not equippe

1. Enter your vehicle and close a

2. Fasten your seat belt (Fastening

any chiming that m ay confuse yo

ming procedure).

3. Place the key into the ignition



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4. Turn the ignition to the ON position ( Do not start the

engine ).

5. Press and hold the Unlock button on the key fob.

6. After holding the Unlock button for four seconds,

also press the PANIC button within 6 seconds.

7. When a single chime is heard release both buttons. The

chime is an ind ication that you have su ccessfully entered

program mode. All fobs that are to be programmed must

be done so within 60 seconds of when the chime was

heard.8. Using the fob to be programmed, press and release

both the Lock and Unlock buttons, simultaneously.

9. A single chime will be heard.

10. Within four seconds of hearing the chime, press and

release the Unlock button on the fob.

11. A single chime will be heard.

12. Repeat s teps 8 t hrough 10

additional fobs.

13. Turn the ignition to the OFF

14. Your v ehicle will remain in p

seconds from when the original c

60 seconds, all programmed fobs

NOTE: If you do not have a pr

contact your dealer for details.

General Information

This device complies with p art 15RS-210 of Industry Canada. Ope

following conditions:

1. This device may not cause har

2. This device must accept any in

received includ ing interference th

operation.



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NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap -

proved by the p arty responsible for compliance could

void the u sers au thority to operate the equipment.If your Remote Lock Control fails to operate from a

normal distance, check for these two conditions.

1. Weak batteries in transmitter. The expected life of

batteries is five years.

2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a rad io station

tower, airport transmitter, military base, and some mobile

or CB radios.Battery ReplacementThe recommend ed replacement battery is CR2032.

NOTE: Perchlorate Material special handling may

app ly, See ww w.dtsc.ca.gov/ hazard ousw aste/ perchlorate

1. If the key fob is equipped wit

screw. With the transmitter butt

flat blade (screw driver) to prytransmitter apart. Use extreme c

seal or internal components.

Separating Transmit



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2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the

new batteries w ith your fingers. Skin oils may cause

battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it withrubbing alcohol.

3. To assemble the transmitter case, snap the two halves

together.

NOTE: If the key fob is equ ipped with a screw, reinstall

and tighten the screw u ntil snug.

REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED

Your vehicle m ay be equipped with a remote startingsystem (automatic transmission m odels only), which w ill

allow the vehicle to be started from distances u p to

approximately 300 feet away from the vehicle using the

r em ote keyless ent ry key fob w hich is par t of your

ignition key.

In order to remote start your vehicle, the hood, swing

gate, and all the doors mu st be closed.

To remote start your vehicle, pr

button on the key fob twice wi

indicate that the vehicle is aboulights w ill flash and the horn

programmed).

Remote Start Tran



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Once the vehicle has started, the engine will run for 15

minutes. To cancel remote start, press the Remote Start

button once.The parking lamps will remain illuminated to indicate

that the vehicle has remote started and the engine is

running. The lamps will turn off when the ignition is

turned to RUN or the remote start is cancelled.

To enter the vehicle while the engine is runn ing d uring a

remote start, you must first unlock the vehicle using the

Unlock button on the key fob. After the vehicle is

un locked, you have 15 minu tes to enter the vehicle, insertthe key in the ignition and move it to the RUN position,

otherwise the engine will cancel remote start and auto-

matically turn off.

Remote start w ill also cancel if any

If the engine stalls or RPM exc

Any engine warning lamps co

The hood is opened.

The hazard switch is pressed.

The transmission is moved out

The brake pedal is pressed.

The vehicle can be started remotetwo times. The vehicle is also allo

failed start, where the remote start

but the engine stopped cranking

either of these conditions, or if the

alarming, or if the PANIC button w

must be reset by inserting a vali

and moving it to the RUN positio



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DOORSThe vacuum fluorescent (VF) display located in the

odometer area displays the word door as an indication

of a door ajar or door not completely closed. When the

v eh icle is n ot m o vin g a nd t he d o or is a ja r o r n ot

completely closed, the VF display will show the word

door.

If any other active warnings including GATE, GAS-

CAP, NOFUSE, or ESPOFF are present, they will be

shown in the VF display and will also continue to cycle.

If the vehicle is moving, three single chimes will occur(One chime for each complete display cycle (three cycles

total). After this, the display will continue to cycle only

(no chimes).

If the trip/ reset button is pressed while the VF warnings

are being displayed, the VF display will revert back to

only displaying the odometer/ trip odometer mileage.

Front Door Removal

1. Remove the hinge pin screw

lower outside hinges (using a #T5

2. Unplug wiring harness conne

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3. Unhook d oor strap from the body h ook. Be careful not

to allow door to swing fully open as mirror may damage

paint.

4. With the door open, lift the door to clear hinge pins

from their hinges, and remove door.

To reinstall the door(s), perform the above steps in the

opposite order.

Rear Door Removal (4 Door M

1. Remove the hinge pin screw

lower outside hinges (using a #T5

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3. Remove interior B-pillar trim access door at bottom of

B-pillar.

4. Unplug wiring harness connector.

5. Unhook door strap from the b

6. With the door open, lift the d

from their hinges, and remove do

To reinstall the door(s), perform

opposite order.



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DOOR LOCKSThe vacuu m fluorescent (VF) display located in th e odom -

eter area displays the word door as an indication of a

door ajar or door not completely closed. When the vehicle

is not m oving and the d oor is ajar or not completely

closed, the VF display w ill show the w ord door.

If any other active warnings including GATE, GAS-

CAP, NOFUSE, or ESPOFF are present, they will be

shown in the VF display and will also continue to cycle.

If the vehicle is moving, three single chimes will occur

(One chime for each complete display cycle (three cycles

total). After this, the display will continue to cycle only

(no chimes).

If the trip/ reset button is pressed while the VF warnings

are being displayed, the VF display will revert back to

only displaying the odometer/ trip odometer mileage.

NOTE: The ignition key that is used to start the vehicle

is used to lock or unlock the doors, glove box, swing gate,

and console storage.

Manual Door LocksThe fr ont (2 D oor Models ) an

Models) are equipped with a ro

lock. To lock a door when leavin

the Lock position and close the

Manual Door L



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WARNING!

For personal security reasons and safety in anaccident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive as

well as when you park and leave the vehicle.

Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving

children in a vehicle unattended is d angerous for a

number of reasons. A child or others could be

seriously or fatally injured. Do not leave the keys

in the ignition. A child could operate power win-

dows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

Power Door Locks If EquipThe door lock switch is located on

Press t he s w it ch dow nw ard t o

upward to unlock the doors.

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WARNING!

For personal security reasons and safety in anaccident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive as

well as when you park and leave the vehicle.

Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving

children in a vehicle unattended is d angerous for a

number of reasons. A child or others could be

seriously or fatally injured. Do not leave the keys

in the ignition. A child could operate power win-

dows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

Automatic Unlock Doors On EThe doors will unlock automati

power door locks if:

1. The Automatic Unlock Doors

abled.

2. The transmission was in gear

returned to 0 mph (0 km/ h).

3. The transmission is in N (Neu

4. The driver door is opened.

5. The doors w ere not previously

6. The vehicle speed is 0 mph (0



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Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit Programming

The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can be

enabled or disabled as follows:

1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition.

2. Cycle the ignition sw itch betw een LOCK and ON an d

then back to LOCK 4 times ending u p in the LOCK

position.

3. Depress the power door unlock switch to unlock the

doors.

4. A single chime will indicate the completion of theprogramming.

5. Repeat these steps if you wan t to return th is feature to

its previous setting.

NOTE: Use the Autom atic Unlock Doors On Exit feature

in accordance with local laws.

Automatic Door LocksThe doors will lock automatically

door locks if all of the following

1. The Automatic Door Locks fea

2. The transmission is in gear.

3. All doors are closed.

4. The throttle is pressed.

5. The vehicle speed is above 15

6. The doors were not previously door lock switch or remote keyle

Automatic D oor Locks Program

The Automatic Door Locks feat

disabled as follows:

1. Close all doors and place the k



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2. Cycle the ignition sw itch betw een LOCK and ON an d

then back to LOCK 4 times ending u p in the LOCK

position.

3. Depress the power door lock switch to lock the doors.

4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the

programming.

5. Repeat these steps if you wan t to return th is feature to

its previous setting.

NOTE: Use the Au tomatic Door Locks feature in accor-

dance with local laws.

WINDOWS

Power Windows If EquippedThe power window switches are located on the instru-

ment panel center stack (below the radio). The top left

switch controls the left front window and the top right

switch controls the right front window. The lower left

switch controls the left rear pass

models), and the lower right sw

rear passenger w indow (4 d oor

will continue to function for up

ignition key has been removed , or

Power Window S



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Auto Down

Both the d river and front passenger window switch has

an Au to Down feature. Press the window switch past

the first detent, release, and the window will go down

automatically. To cancel the Auto Down movement,

operate the switch in either the up or dow n d irection and

release the switch.

To stop the window from going all the way down during

the auto-down operation, pull up on the switch briefly.

To open the window part way, press to the first detent

and release it when you want the window to stop.

The power window switches remain active for 2 minutes

after the ignition has been turned off. Opening either

front door will cancel this feature.

The rear passenger window swit

located on the back of the center

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Window Lockout Switch (4 Door Models Only)

The window lockout switch (located between the win-

dow switches) allows you to disable the rear window

switches that are located on the back of the center floor

console. To disable the window controls, press the win-

dow lockout button downward. To enable the window

controls, press the window lockout bu tton up ward.

Wind Buffeting

Wind buffeting can be d escribed as the perception of

pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the

ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting w ith thewindows down in certain open or partially open posi-

tions. This is a normal occurrence and can be minimized

by adjusting window opening.

REAR SWING GATEThe vacuum fluorescent (VF) d

odometer area displays the word

tion of when the swing gate is n

When th e vehicle is not m oving, a

completely closed, the VF displ

gATE.

If any other active warnings are

shown in the VF display and will

If the veh icle is m oving, three sin

the rear swing gate is open (one c

display cycle). After this, the VF

sequence only (no chimes).

If the trip/ reset button is pressed

are being displayed, the VF disp

only displaying the odometer/ tri



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The swing gate can be un locked u sing the remote keyless

entry, or by activating the power door lock switches

located on the front doors.

To open the swing gate, press the button on the gate

handle.

NOTE: Close flip-up window b

top models only).

CAUTION

Do not press on rear wiper blad

gate, as damage to the blade w

WARNING

Driving w ith the flip-up winpoisonous exhaust gases into y

your passengers could be inju

Keep the flip-up w indow close

ating the vehicle.

Gate Handle



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OCCUPANT RESTRAINTSSome of the most important safety features in your

vehicle are the restraint systems. These include the front

and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, front

airbags for both the driver and front passenger, and side

air bags (if equipped) for bot h t he dr iver and fr ont

passenger. If you will be carrying children too small for

adult-size belts, your seat belts can also be used to hold

infant and child restraint systems.

NOTE: The front airbags have a multi stage inflator

design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of

inflation that are based on collision severity.

Please pay close attention to the information in this

section. It tells you how to u se your restraint system

properly to keep you and your p assengers as safe as

possible.

WARNING

In a collision, you and your pinjuries, including fatalities, if

buckled up. You can strike

vehicle or otherpassengers, or y

of the vehicle. Always be sure y

vehicle are buckled up properl

Buckle up even though you are an

on short trips. Someone on th e roaand cause a collision that include

far away from home or on your o



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Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and that

they can redu ce the seriousness of injuries in a collision.

Some of the worst injuries happen when people are

thrown from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility

of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the

inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a m otor vehicle should

be belted at all times to reduce or prevent injuries.

Lap/Shoulder BeltsAll seating positions in your vehicle have combination

lap/ shoulder belts. The belt webbing retractor is d e-

signed to lock during very sudden stops or collisions.

This feature allows the shoulder part of the belt to move

freely with you under normal conditions. But in a colli-

sion, the belt will lock and reduce the risk of your striking

the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out.

WARNING

It is extremely dangerous toinside or outside of a vehicle

riding in these areas are m

ously injured or killed.

Do not allow people to ride

vehicle that is not equipped

belts.

Be sure everyone in your veh

a seat be lt properly.



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WARNING!

Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seatbelts are designed to go around the large bones of

your body. These are the strongest parts of your

body and take the forces of a collision the best.

Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make

your injuries in a collision much w orse. You mig ht

suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out

of part of the belt. Follow these instructions to

wear your seat belt safely and to keep your pas-

sengers safe, too.

Two people should never be belted into a single

seat belt. People belted together can crash into one

another in an accident, hurting one another badly.

Never use a lap/shoulder belt ora lap belt for more

than one person, no matter what their size.

Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating I

1. Enter the vehicle and close t

adjust the seat.

2. The seat belt latch plate is abo

seat, next to your arm in the rea

plate and pull out the belt. Slide

webbing as far as necessary to allo

your lap.



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3. When the belt is long enough

plate into the buckle until you he

Latch Plate

Latch Plate To B



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WARNING!

A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will notprotect you p roperly. The lap portion could ride too hig hon your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Alwaysbuckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.

A belt that is loose will not protect you as well. In asudden stop you could move too far forward, increasingthe possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly.

A belt that is worn under your arm is very dangerous.Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehiclein a collision, increasing head and neck injury. A belt

worn unde r the arm can cause internal injuries. Ribsarent as strong as shoulder bones. Wear the belt overyour shoulder so that the strongest bones will take theforce in a collision.

A shoulder belt placed behind will not protect you frominjury during a collision. You are more likely to hit yourhead in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt.The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.

4. Position the lap belt across yo

abdom en. To remove slack in the

on th e shou lder belt. To loosen the

tilt the latch plate and pull on threduces the risk of sliding under

NOTE: The Seat Belt Indicator

until the drivers seat belt is buck

Removing Slack F



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WARNING!

A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of

internal injury in a collision. The belt forces wont be

at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your

abdomen. Always wear the lap belt as low as pos-

sible and keep it snug.

A twisted belt cannot do its job as well. In a collision

it could eve n cut into you. Be sure the belt is straight.

If you cannot straighten a belt in your vehicle, take it

to your dealer and have it fixed.

5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is

comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor

will withdraw any slack in the belt.

6. To release the belt, push the re

The belt will autom atically retrac

If necessary, slide the latch plat

allow the belt to retract fully.

WARNING

A frayed o r torn belt coul d rip a

leave you with no protection. In

periodically, checking for cuts,

Damaged parts must be repla

not disassemble or modify thassemblies must be replaced af

have been damaged (bent ret

etc.).



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Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt RetractorLock-Out (4 Door Models Only)This feature is designed to lock the retractor whenever

the 60% rear seat back is not fully latched. This preventssomeone from wearing the rear center lap/ shoulder belt

when the rear seat back is not fully latched.

NOTE:

If the rear center lap/ shoulder belt cannot be pulled

out, check that the rear seat back is fully latched.

If the rear seat back is properly latched and the rear

center lap/ sh oulder belt still cannot be pu lled ou t, theAutom atic-Locking Retractor (ALR) system may be

activated. To reset this feature you must let all of the

belt webbing return into the retractor. You will not be

able to pu ll out m ore webbing u ntil all of the webbing

has been returned back into the retractor.

WARNING

The rear center lap/shoulder b

lock-out feature to ensure that t

the fully upright and locked po

If the rear seat back is not full

and the rear center lap/should

out of the retractor, the vehicle

be taken to your dealer for serv

this warning could result in ser



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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt AnchorageIn the front seat positions, the shoulder belt anchorage

can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt

away from your neck. Push in on the anchorage nearyour outside shoulder and slide it up or down to reach

the position that serves you best.

WARNING

Position the shoulder belt heigh

belt rests across the middle of y

to adjust the safety belt prope

effectiveness of the seat belt an

injury in a collision.

As a guide, if you are shorter t

prefer a lower position, and if you

youll prefer a higher p osition. anchorage, try to move it up or d

it is locked in position.

Adjusting Upper Shoulder Belt



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Seat Belt PretensionersThe driver and front passenger seat belts are equipped

with a pretensioning device that is designed to remove

any slack from the seat belt systems in the event of acollision. This device improves the performance of the

seat belt by assuring that the belt is t ight around the

occupant early in a collision. Pretensioners work for all

size occup ants, includ ing th ose in child restraints.

NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat

belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt must still be

worn snugly and positioned properly.

The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re-

straint Control (ORC) Module. Like the front airbags, the

pretensioners are a single u se item. After a collision that

is severe enough to d eploy the airbags and p retensioners,

they mu st be replaced.

Enhanced Seat Belt Use Rem(BeltAlert)If the drivers seat belt has not b

second s of starting the v ehicle angreater than 5 mph (8 km/ h), t

System (BeltAlert) will alert the d r

belt. The driver should also instru

buckle their seat belts. Once the w

Enhanced Warning System (Belt

chime and flash the Seat Belt

seconds or until the drivers seat

The Enhanced Warning System (Bvated if the d rivers seat belt is un

10 second s and the vehicle speed

km/ h).



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The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) can be en-

abled or di sabled by your authorized dealer or by

following these steps:

NOTE: The following steps must occur within the first

60 second s of the ignition sw itch being turned to the ON

or START position. The manufacturer does not recom-

m end deact ivating t he Enhanced Warning Syst em

(BeltAlert).

1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, and

buckle the drivers seat belt.

2. Turn the ignition key to the ACCESSORY/ RUN posi-tion (engine does not need to be running), and wait for

the Seat Belt Warning Light to tu rn off.

3. Within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle, u nbuckle

and then re-buckle the drivers seat belt at least three

t im es w i thin 10 s econds, ending w it h t he s eat belt

buckled.

4. Turn the ignition key to the O

chime will sound to signify that

completed the p rogramm ing.

The Enhanced Warning System (B

vated by repeating this p rocedur

NOTE: A lt hough t he Enhan

(BeltAlert) has been deactivated,

Light will continue to illuminate

belt remains unfastened.

Seat Belts And Pregnant Wom

We recommend that pregnant throughout their pregnancy. Kee

the best way to keep the baby sa

Pregnant women should wear t

across the thighs and as snug acro

Keep the belt low so that i t doe

abdom en. That w ay the strong bo

the force if there is a collision.



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Seat Belt ExtenderIf a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and

when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if

equipped) is in i ts lowest position, your dealer canprovide you with a seat belt extender. This extender

should be used only if the existing belt is n ot long

enough. When it is not required, remove the extender

and store it.

WARNING!

Using a seat belt extender when not needed can

increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use

when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn

low and snug, and in the recommended seating

positions. Remove and stow the seat belt extender

when not needed.

Driver And Front Passenger SRestraint Systems (SRS)

1 Driver Airbag2 Passenger Airbag3 Knee Bolster



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This vehicle has airbags for both the driver and right

front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint

systems. The drivers front airbag is mounted in the

steering wheel. The passenger side airbag is mounted inthe instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The

words SRS are embossed on the airbag covers.

NOTE: The front airbags are certified to the Federal

regulations that allow less forceful dep loyment.

The front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This

may allow the airbag to have different rates of inflation

that are based on collision severity.

If the vehicle is equipped with

located inside the driver and fron

their covers are also labeled SRS.

NOTE: Airbag covers may not b

trim; but they w ill open to allow

Side Airbag Loc



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WARNING!

Do not put anything on or around the front airbag

covers or attempt to manually open them. You maydamage the airbags and you could be injured becausethe airbags are no longer functional. These protectivecovers for the airbag cushions are desig ned to open onlywhen the airbags are inflating.

If your vehicle is equipped with side airbags, do not use

accessory seat covers or place objects betwe en you andthe side airbags; the performance could be adverselyaffected and/or objects could be pushed into you, caus-ing serious injury.

If your vehicle is equipped with side airbags, do not

attach cup hol ders or any other objects on or around thedoor. The inflating side airbag could drive the objectsinto occupants, causing serious injury.

Do not cover or place items on the airbag covers. These

items may cause serious injury during inflation.

Do not store or place items under the front seats. You

may damage the airbag w iring harnesses.

The front airbags have a m ulti sta

allows the airbag to have differen

are based on collision severity. A

front airbags work with the instrsters to provide improved protec

front passenger. Side airbags also

improve occupant protection.

The seat belts are designed to pro

of collisions. The front airbags d

severe frontal collisions.

If your vehicle is so equipped, crash side of the vehicle is trig

severe side collisions. In certain t

the front and side airbags may be

collisions w here the airbags w ork

to keep you in the right p osition f

you properly.



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Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the

risk of harm from a deploying airbag.

1. C hildr en 12 years and under s hould alw ays r ide

buckled up in a rear seat.

Infants in rear facing child restraints should NEVER ride

in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger airbag. An

airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to

infants in that position.

Children that are not big enough to properly wear the

vehicle seat belt should be secured in the rear seat, in a

child restraint or belt-positioning booster seat. Olderch ild r en w h o d o n ot u se ch ild r es tr ain ts o r b elt -

positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled

up in the rear seat. Never allow children to slide the

shoulder belt behind them or under their arm.

If a child from 1 to 12 years old must ride in the front

passenger seat because the vehicle is crowded, move the

seat as far back as possible, an

restraint. See Child Restraint in

You should read the instruction

child restraint to m ake sure that y

2. All occupants should use their

properly.

3. The driver and front passenger

back as far as p ractical to allow th

inflate.

4. If your v ehicle has side airbagsdoor, airbags will inflate forcefu

tween you and the door.

5. If t he air bag s ys tem in t his

modified to accommodate a disab

Customer Center. Phone numbers

You Need Assistance in Section



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WARNING!

Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more

severe injuries in a collision. The airbags w ork

with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In

some collisions the airbags w ont deploy at all.

Always wear your seat belts even though you have

airbags.

Being too close to the steering w heel or instrument

panel during airbag deployment could cause seri-

ous injury. Airbags need room to infl ate. Sit back,

comfortably extending your arms to reach the

steering wheel or instrument panel.

If the vehicle has si de airbags, they also need room

to inflate. Do not lean against the door. Sit upright

in the center of the seat.

Airbag System Components

The airbag system consists of th e

Occupant Restraint Control M

Airbag Warning Light

Driver Airbag

Passenger Airbag

Front Seat Mounted Side Airba

Steering Wheel and Column

Instrument Panel

Interconnecting Wiring

Knee Impact Bolsters

Front Acceleration Sensors

Rem ot e Side Im pact A cce

Equipped)



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Driver and Passenger Seat Track Position Sensors

Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioner

How The Airbag System Works

The Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) Module d e-

termines if a frontal, or side collision is severe enough

to require the front an d/ or side airbags to inflate. The

front airbag inflators are d esigned to p rovide d ifferent

rates of airbag inflation from direction provided by the

ORC.

The ORC also m onitors the readiness of the electronic

parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in

the START or ON positions. These include all of the

items listed above except the knee bolster, the instru-

ment panel, and the steering wheel and column. If the

key is in the LOCK position, in the ACC position, or

not in the ignition, the airbags are not on and will not

inflate.

Also, the ORC turns o

Light for 6 to 8 se

wh en the ignition is f

self-check, the Airbturn off. If the ORC detects a m

of the system, it turns on the

either momentarily or continu

will sound if the light comes on

u p.

WARNING

Ignoring the Airbag Warning

ment panel could m ean you wo

protect you in a collision. If th

on, stays on after you start the

on as you drive, have the airbag

away.



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The Driver and Passenge r Airbag/Inflator Un its ar e

located in the center of the steering wheel and the right

side of the instrument panel. When the ORC detects a

collision requiring the airbags, it signals the inflatorunits. A large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to

inflate the front airba gs. Different airbag in flation r ates

are possible, based on collision severity. The steering

wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the

instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as

the bags inflate to their full size. The bags fully inflate

in about 5070 milliseconds. This is about half of the

time it takes to blink you r eyes. The bags then quickly

deflate w hile h elping to restrain the driver and front

passenger.

The driver front airbag gas is vented through the vent

holes in the sides of the airbag. The passenger front

airbag gas is vented through the vent h oles in the sides

of the airbag. In this way, the airbags do not interfere

with your control of the vehicle.

The Side Impact (SRS) Seat M

(If Equipped) are designed to

side collisions.

The ORC module determine

severe enough to require the si

The ORC Modu le monitors the rea

parts of the system w henever the

START or ON positions. These i

previously mentioned.

In moderate to severe side coll

inflator on the crash side of threleasing a quantity of nontoxic

airbag exits through the seat seam

the occupant and the door. The

very high speed and with such a h

injure you if you are not seated p

positioned in the a rea wh ere the s

especially app lies to children.



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The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of

the d river and the front passenger, and p osition every-

one for the best interaction with the front airbag.

If A Deployment Occurs

The air bag s ys tem is designed t o deploy w hen t he

Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) Module detects a

mod erate-to-severe frontal collision, to help restrain the

driver and front p assenger, and then to immediately

deflate.

NOTE: A frontal collision that is not severe enough to

need airbag protection will not activate the system. This

does not m ean s om ething is w r ong w i th t he air bag

system.

If you do have a collision wh ich d eploys the airbags, any

or all of the following may occur:

The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra-

sions and/ or skin reddening to the driver and front

pass enger as t he air bags de

abrasions are similar to fricti

you might get sliding along a

floor. They are not caused by cThey are not permanent and n

How ever, if you havent heale

few days, or if you have any bli

immediately.

As the airbags d eflate you ma

particles. The p articles are a n o

process that generates the non t

inflation. These airborne particeyes, nose, or th roat. If you hav

rinse the area with cool wat

irritation, move to fresh air. If

see your doctor. If these pa

clothing, follow the garment m

tions for cleaning.



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It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the

airbags have deployed. If you are involved in another

collision, the airbags will not be in place to protect you.

WARNING!

Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannotprotect you in another collision. Have the airbags, seatbelt pretensioner, and seat belt retractor assembly, re-placed by an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Enhanced Accident Response Feature

If the airbags deploy after an impact and the electricalsystem remains functional, vehicles equipped with

power door locks will unlock automatically. In addition,

approximately 5 seconds after the vehicle has stopped

mov ing, the interior lights w ill illum inate to aid visibility.

NOTE: The interior lights can only be deactivated if the

key is removed from the ignition switch or the vehicle is

driven.

Maintaining Your Airbag Syst

WARNING

Modifications to any part o

could cause it to fail when y

be injured if the airbag sy

protect you. D o not modify

wiring, including adding a

stickers to the steering wheel

upper right side of the instr

modify the front bumper or v

You need proper knee impac

sion. Do not mount or lo

equipment on or behind the

It is dange rous to try to repair

system yourself. Be sure to t

on your vehicle that it has an



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NOTE: Perchlorate Material special handling may

app ly, See ww w.dtsc.ca.gov/ hazard ousw aste/ perchlorate

Airbag Warning Light

You will want to have th e airbag system read y to inflate

for your protection in an impact. The airbag system is

designed to be maintenance free. If any of the following

occurs, have an authorized dealer service the system

promptly:

Does not come on du ring the 6 to 8 seconds after the

ignition switch is first turned on.

Remains on after the 6 to 8 second interval.

Comes on for any period of time while driving.

Event Data Recorder (EDR)

In the event of an accident, your

record up to 5-seconds of specific

(see the following list) in an eventhe mom ent of airbag d eploymen

and up to a quarter second of hi

data during and/ or after air ba

deployment. EDR data are ON LY

deploys, or nearly deploys, and

able.

NOTE:

A near-deployment event ocsensor detects severe vehicle d

dicative of a crash, but not sev

airbag deployment.

Under certain circumstances,

recorded (e.g., loss of battery p



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In conjunction with other data gathered during a com-

plete accident investigation, the electronic data may be

used by DaimlerChrysler Corporation and others to learn

more abou t the possible causes of crashes and associatedinjuries in order to assess and improve vehicle perfor-

mance. In addition to crash investigations initiated by

DaimlerChrysler Corporation, such investigations m ay

be requested by customers, insurance carriers, govern-

ment officials, and professional crash researchers, such as

those associated with u niversities, and with h ospital and

insurance organizations.

In t he event t hat an inves tigation is under taken byDaimlerChrysler Corporation (regardless of initiative),

the company or its designated representative will first

obtain permission of the appropriate custodial entity for

the vehicle (usually the vehicle owner or lessee) before

accessing the electronic data stored, u nless ordered to

down load data by a court with legal jurisdiction (i.e.,

pur suant t o a w ar rant). A copy of t he dat a w ill be

provided to the custodial entity

data that does not identify particu

may be released for incorporat

databases, such as those maintaiment and various states. Data of

nature, such as would identify a

hicle, or crash, will be treated con

data will not be disclosed by Dai

tion to any third p arty except wh

1. Used for research purposes,

with a particular crash record in

provided confidentiality of perspreserved

2. Used in d efen se of lit

DaimlerChrysler Corporation pro

3. Requested by p olice u nder a l

4. Otherwise required by law



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Data Parameters that May Be Recorded:

Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning lamp status

for electronically-controlled safety systems, including

the airbag system

Airbag disable lamp status (if equipped)

Time of airbag deployment (in terms of ignition

cycles and vehicle mileage)

Airbag d eployment level (if app licable)

Impact acceleration and angle

Seat belt status

Brake status (service and parking brakes)

Accelerator status (including vehicle speed )

Engine control status (including engine speed)

Transmission gear selection

Cruise control status

Traction/ stability control statu

Tire pressure monitoring syste

Child RestraintEveryone in your vehicle needs

times babies and children, t

United States and all Canadian

small children ride in proper restr

law, and you can be prosecuted f

Children 12 years and und er sho

led up in a rear seat, if availab

statistics, children are safer when

the rear seats, rather than in the f



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There are different sizes and types of restraints for

children from newborn size to the child almost large

enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child

seat owners manual to ensure you have the correct seatfor your child. Use the restraint that is correct for your

child.

WARNING!

In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby,

can become a missile inside the vehicle. The force

required to hold even an infant on your lap could

become so great that you could not hol d the child, nomatter how strong you are. The child and others

could be badly injured. Any child riding in your

vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the childs

size.

Infants and Child Restraints

Sa fet y e xp er ts r eco m m en d

rearward-facing in the vehicle

one year old and weigh at least

of child restraints can be u sed

carriers an d convertible chil

The infant carrier is only used

vehicle. It is recommend ed for

to abou t 20 lbs (9 kg). Conve

have a higher weight l imit

direction than infant carriers d

rearward-facing by children w

lbs (9 kg) but are less than one

child restraints are held in th

shoulder belt or the LATCH ch

system (Refer to LATCH

System in this section.)



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Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in

the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger

airbag unless the airbag is turned off. An airbag

deployment could cause severe injury or death toinfants in this position.

WARNING!

Improper installation can lead to failure of an

infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a

collision. The child could be badly injured or

killed. Follow the manufacturers directions ex-

actly when installing an infant or child restraint.

A rearward facing infant restraint should only be

used in a rear seat. A rearward facing infant

restraint in the front seat may be struck by a

deploying passenger airbag which may cause se-

vere or fatal injury to the infant.

Here are some tips for getting the

restraint:

Before buying any restraint sy

has a label certifying that it me

Standards. The manufacturer

you try a child restraint in the v

will use it before you buy it.

The restraint must be appro

weight an d height. Check the l

weight and height limits.

Carefully follow the instructiorestraint. If you install the restr

not work when you need it.

All seating positions (except f

matic locking retractor identifie

The seat belts are designed t

t ight around t he child r es tr



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necessary to use a locking clip. For the seat belt with

the automatic locking retractor, pull the belt from the

retractor until there is enough to allow you to pass

through the child restraint and slide the latch plateinto the buckle. Then, pull the belt until it is fully

extracted from the retractor. Allow the belt to return to

the retractor, pu lling on the excess w ebbing to tighten

the lap p ortion about th e child restraint. For add itional

information, refer to Automatic Locking Mode ear-

lier in this section.

In the rear seat, you m ay have trouble tightening the

lap/ shoulder belt on the child restraint because thebuckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path

opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate

from the buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt

several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into

the buckle with the release button facing out.

If the belt still cannot be tight

pushing on the restraint loose

t he latch plate fr om t he bu

around, and insert the latch again. If you still cannot ma

secure, try a different seating p

Buckle the child into the re

man ufacturers instructions tel

When your child restraint is no

vehicle with the seat belt or rem

Do not leave it loose in the veh

collision, it could strike the o

and cause serious personal inju

NOTE: For a dd it io na l in

www.seatcheck.org or call 1-866-S



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Older Children and Child Restraints

Children w ho w eigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) and w ho are

older t han one year can r ide forw ard-facing in t he

vehicle. Forward-facing child seats and convertible childseats used in the forward-facing direction, are for chil-

dren who weigh 20 to 40 lbs (9 to 18 kg), and who are

older than one year. These child seats are also held in the

vehicle by the lap/ shoulder belt or the LATCH child

restraint anchorage system (Refer to LATCH Child

Seat Anchorage System in this section.)

The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weighing

more th an 40 lbs (18 kg), but wh o are still too small to fitthe vehicles seat belts p roperly. If the child cannot sit

with kn ees bent over th e vehicles seat cushion w hile the

childs back is against the seat back, they should use a

belt -posit ioning boost er s eat. The child and belt -

positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the

lap/ shoulder belt.

Children Too Large for Booste

Children who are large enough to

comfortably, and whose legs are

over the front of the seat wh en tseat back, should u se the lap/ sho

Make sure that the child is u p

The lap portion should be low

as possible.

Check belt fit periodically. A

slouching can move the belt ou

If the shoulder belt contacts the

child closer to the center of the

child to pu t the shoulder belt u

their back.



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Automatic-Locking Retractor (ALR)

To operate the switchable retractor, pull the belt from the

retractor until there is enough to allow you to p ass

through the child restraint and slide the latch plate intothe bu ckle. Then p ull on the belt until it is all removed

from the retractor. Allow the belt to return into the

retractor, pulling on the excess webbing to tighten the lap

portion abou t the child restraint. Follow th e instructions

of the child restraint manufacture.

NOTE: To reset this feature you must let all of the belt

webbing return into the retractor. You will not be able to

pull out more webbing until all of the webbing has beenreturned back into the retractor.

Installing the Child Restraint System

We urge that you carefully follow the directions of the

manu facturer w hen installing y our child restraint. Many,

but not all , restraint systems will be equipped with

separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or

connector and a means for adjus

s tr ap. Forw ard-facing t oddl er

rearward-facing infant restraints

with a tether strap with a hook athe tension in the strap.

In general, you will first loosen th

and tether straps so that you can

hook or connector to the lower

The tether strap should be routed

head restraint and attached to th

rear of the seat back. Then tighten

push the child restraint rearward seat.

Not all child restraint systems w

have described here. Again, caref

tions that come with the child res

NOTE: If your child restraint se

patible, install the restraint using



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WARNING!

An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to

increased head motion and possible injury to thechild. Use only the anchor position directly behind

the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether

strap.

LATCH Child Seat Anchorage System (Lower

Anchors and Tether for CHildren)

Your vehicles rear seat is equipped with the child

restraint anchorage system called LATCH. The LATCH

system p rovides for the installation of the child restraint

without using the v ehicles seat belts, instead securing

the child restraint using lower anchorages and upper

tether straps from the child restraint to the vehicle

structure.

LATCH-compatible child restrain

able. However, because the lowe

introduced over a p eriod of years

having attachm ents for those anchalso have features for installation

belts. Child restraints having teth

connection to the top tether ancho

able for som e time. For some olde

child restraint manufacturers off

kits or retro-fit kits. You a re urg ed

the available attachments provid

straint in any vehicle.

NOTE: When using the LATC

install a child restraint, please en

not being used for occup ant restra

of reach of children. It is reco

installing the child restraint, buc

seat belt is tucked behind the ch

reach. If the buckled seat belt in



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restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat belt

behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the

child restraint belt path and then buckle it. This should

stow the seat belt ou t of the reach of an inquisitive child.Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are

not toys and should not be played with, and n ever leave

your child unattended in the vehicle.

The rear seating p ositions have lower an chorages that are

capable of accommod ating LATCH-compatible child

seats having flexible, webbing-mounted lower attach-

ments. Child seats with fixed lower attachments must be

installed in the outboard positions only. Regardless of thespecific type of lower attachment, NEVER install

LATCH-comp atible child seats su ch that two seats share

a common lower anchorage.

If you are installing LATCH-compatible child restraints

in adjacent r ear s eating posit ions, you can us e t he

LATCH an chors or th e vehicles seat belt for the outb oard

position, but you must use the vehicles seat belt at the

center position. If your child rest

compatible, you can only install th

the vehicles seat b elts. Please refe

typical installation instructions.Installing the LATCH-Compat

System

We urge that you carefully follo

man ufacturer when installing y ou

child restraint systems will be inst

Again, carefully follow the instal

were provided with the child res

The rear seat lower anc

located at the rear of th

meets the seat back, an

lean int o t he r ear s ea

restraint. You will easily feel them

along the intersection of the sea

surfaces.



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Latch Anchorages (2 D oor Models) Latch Anchorages (4 D



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In add ition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each

rear seating position located on the back of the seat.

Many, but not all restraint system

separate straps on each side, with

connector for attachment to the

means of adjusting the tension

facing toddler restraints and s

restraints w ill also be equipped

Tether Strap Mounting (2 Door Models)

Tether Strap Mounting (4



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hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a

means of ad justing the tension of the strap.

You w ill first loosen the ad juster s on the lower str ap s and

on the tether strap so that you can more easily attach thehooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages. Next

attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the

anchorage bars, pushing aside the seat cover material.

Then, locate the tether anchorage d irectly behind the seat

where you are placing the child restraint and attach the

tether strap to the anchorage, being careful to route the

tether strap to provide the most d irect p ath between the

anchor and the child restraint. Finally, tighten all threestraps as you push the child restraint rearward and

downward into the seat, removing slack in the straps

according to the child restraint manufacturers instruc-

tions.

WARNING

Improper installation of a c

LATCH anchorages can lead to child restraint. The child could

killed. Follow the manufacture

when installing an infant or ch

Installing Child Restraints Usi

Belt

The passenger seat belts are equ

locking retractors, w hich are d e

portion tight around the child re

necessary to use a locking clip

cinching latch plate, pulling up o

of the lap/ shoulder belt will tig

belt system will loosen with ti

occasionally and pu ll it tight if n



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If the seat belt has a automatic locking retractor, it will

have a distinctive label. Pull the belt from the retractor

until there is enough to allow you to pass through the

child restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle.Then, pu ll the belt until i t is all extracted from the

retractor. Allow the belt to return to the retractor, pulling

on the excess webbing to tighten the lap portion about

the child restraint. Refer to Automatic Locking Mode

earlier in this section.

In the rear seat, you may have trouble t ightening the

lap/ shoulder belt on the child restraint because the

buckle or latch p late is too close to the belt path openingon the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate from the

buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt several times

to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the

release button facing out.

If the belt still cant be tightened, or if by pulling and

pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, you m ay n eed

to do something more. Disconne

the bu ckle, turn the bu ckle aroun

plate into the buckle again. If y

child restraint secure, try a differTo attach a child restraint tether

Tether Strap Mounting (2



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Route the tether strap over the seat back and attach the

hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat.

For the outboard seating p ositions, route the tether u nd er

the head rest, and attach the hook to the tether anchor

located on the back of the seat.

WARNING

An incorrectly anchored tethe

increased head motion and pchild. Use only the anchor posi

the child seat to secure a child

strap.

Transporting Pets

Airbags deploying in the front se

An unrestrained pet will be thro

injured, or injure a passenger dur

a collision.

Pets should be restrained in the re

or pet carriers that are secured by

Tether Strap Mounting (4 Door Models)



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ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONSA long break-in period is not required for the engine in

your new vehicle.

Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).After th e initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds u p to 50 or 55

mph (80 or 90 km/ h) are desirable.

While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration, within the

limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in.

Wide open throttle acceleration in low gear can be

detrimental and should be avoided.

The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is ahigh quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil

changes should be consistent with anticipated climate

conditions und er which vehicle operations will occur.

The recommended viscosity and quality grades are

shown in Section 7 of this manual. NON-DETERGENT

OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE

USED.

A new engine may consume some

thousan d miles (kilometers) of op

considered as a normal part of

interpreted as an indication of dif

SAFETY TIPS

Exhaust Gas

WARNING

Exhaust gases can injure or kill

monoxide (CO) which is col

Breathing it can make you ueventually poison you. To a

follow the safety tips below.

Do not inhale exhaust gases

monoxide, a colorless and odor

N ever r un t he engine in a c



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garage, and never sit in a parked vehicle with the

engine running f

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